Secundus
Summary
A Christian from Thessalonica who accompanied Paul on his final journey to Jerusalem, likely as a delegate bearing the churches' contribution for the poor.
☩Companion of Paul
Secundus was a Thessalonian believer who, along with Aristarchus (also from Thessalonica), accompanied Paul on his return journey from Greece to Jerusalem around AD 55. They were among a group of delegates from various churches who traveled with the apostle, representing the Macedonian and Asian congregations.
☩The Collection Mission
Secundus was likely one of the representatives entrusted with their churches' contributions for the poor believers in Jerusalem. Paul had organized this collection from the Gentile churches as an act of love and unity between Jewish and Gentile Christians. The delegates preceded Paul to Troas and waited for him there.
☩Historical Note
The name Secundus (Latin for 'second') appears on a Thessalonian inscription among a list of politarchs, suggesting it was a common name in that city. Whether Secundus remained in Jerusalem after Paul's arrest or returned to Thessalonica is unknown; he is not mentioned again in Scripture.
Related Verses1 mention
Acts· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Secundus," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Secundus," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.James Hastings (ed.), "Secundus," in Dictionary of the Apostolic Church, vol. II (T. & T. Clark, 1915–1918).